Compliance Manager – Regulatory Governance at Westpac New Zealand

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Regulatory Governance, Compliance Oversight, Non-Financial Risk Management, Regulatory Change Management, Risk Assessment, Stakeholder Engagement, Prudential Governance, Process Ownership, Regulatory Interpretation, Communication Skills

Industry

Banking

Description

Mō te tūranga | About the Role Join a high-impact team overseeing regulatory governance across the business. You will contribute to the delivery of second line compliance and non-financial risk activities, with a strong focus on regulatory change, disclosures, and prudential governance. This is a varied role, combining process ownership with subject matter expertise where you will partner closely with stakeholders, provide practical guidance, and translate regulator requirements into clear, workable processes. He aha tāu e mahi ai | What you’ll be doing Overseeing and executing compliance and non-financial risk processes, monitoring and reporting activities including providing Line 2 oversight and execution of regulatory change Providing clear, practical advice on regulatory obligations Conducting risk assessments and reviewing incidents Supporting governance frameworks and continuous improvement Partnering with business units to embed compliant practices Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring? Background in Legal, Compliance, Risk or Audit preferred Experience working across regulatory change or governance Comfortable balancing process ownership with SME input Strong ability to interpret regulation and translate into action Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Financial services experience advantageous Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac Immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, and receive some of the best banking, and lifestyle benefits in the market along with: 4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme Career growth – we promote internal capability; we have programmes that recognise star performers Generous parental leave – and top up government paid parental leave School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday 2 Volunteer days per year Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together. What makes us unique are the incredible people we’re lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant ‘W’ on our building doesn’t just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you! Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now! Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter. The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they’ll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities. Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater Applications close: 10 June 2026 Our culture is rich with stories of how our people like to help, our customers, our community and each other. This is reflected through flexible working arrangements to ensure that our people have a balance in their life with those things that are important to them. Through ensuring that we provide opportunities to everyone regardless of what society throws at them, we are a safe place to work where you are treated equally and appreciated.

Responsibilities

Oversee regulatory governance and non-financial risk activities, focusing on regulatory change and prudential governance. Partner with business units to translate regulator requirements into workable processes and provide practical compliance advice.